7 Odd Berries You’ve Never Heard Of

According to The Luxury Spot there are 7 odd berries you have never heard of. Everybody has heard of strawberries, raspberries, and of course blackberries, but a Mammee Apple? Berries are important fruits and are some of the best sources for antioxidants.

  1. Mammee Apple – It may be called an “apple”, but it’s actually a berry. It is native to South America, but has long been found in Southeast Asia and West Africa.

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  1. Cocona fruit – This tropical fruit grows on a small shrub found in the mountain areas of South America. It takes less than 9 months to grow from seed to fruit, and the fruit takes about 2 months to ripen.

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  1. Breadfruit – The breadfruit tree is in the same family as the mulberry tree, making it berry-adjacent.  It is found in most of the islands of Southeast Asia, as well as the Philippines.

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  1. Rambutan – It may look like a hair strawberry, but the flavor is so much more exotic and wonderful!

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For the complete list, with full descriptions, click here.

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